Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Karnes City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,605

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

69%2,487

White

22.9%824

Black

4.6%166

Two or More

3.3%119

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.9%181

High School Diploma

39.4%907

Some College (<1 yr)

5%115

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%238

Associate's Degree

1.3%31

Bachelor's Degree

7.2%166

Master's Degree

2.6%59

Doctorate

0.1%3

HS or Higher

73.9%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,400

Median Renti

$661

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.5%776

Renter-Occupied

29.5%325

Total Units

1,405

Homeownership

70.5%

Vacancy Rate

21.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

132

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%20

2010–2019

22.1%311

2000–2009

6.2%87

1990–1999

8.8%123

1980–1989

3.6%50

1970–1979

14.4%202

1960–1969

6.5%92

1950–1959

18.4%258

1940–1949

7%98

1939 or earlier

11.7%164

Heating Fuel

Electricity

76.8%846

Utility Gas

20.1%221

Fuel Oil

2.2%24

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,354

Mean Household Incomei

$69,756

Per Capita Incomei

$22,909

Poverty Ratei

24.2%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,454

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

113

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing33 homes93% occupied$404/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers34 homes91% occupied$453/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,354/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

59%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

31%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2216.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

209

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

1,428

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

71(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured